great way to pamper yourself—before and after that chaotic family dinner.
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5 ways massage therapy can help this time of year.

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4. Eliminate Headaches & Jaw Pain
When you’re stressed and your muscles
are tense, you’re more likely to suffer
from headaches and jaw pain. These
tension headaches can range from a
minor annoyance to a major disruptor
to your day. Just as a massage can
release tension in the shoulders, neck
and back, it can do the same for your
jaw, all of which can prevent future
headaches.

5. Ward Off Illness & Disease

1. Relieve Stress
Constant stress can take a toll on your
mind and body. You need to take time
for yourself to clear your mind, relax,
and recharge. Massage therapy is a
great way to do that. As a massage
therapist works to relax your muscles,
you can relax your mind. After just an
hour on the massage table, you’ll feel
refreshed and ready to take on the
world.

2. Ease Muscle Tightness & Tension
You may not realize how emotional
stress affects you physically. Many
people tense and tighten the muscles

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in their shoulders and neck when
they’re stressed without even noticing.
If you’re stressed all the time, so
are those muscles. Relaxing those
muscles—and your mind—with a
massage can release that tension.

3. Alleviate Aches & Pain
Whether you sprained your ankle
or suffered a sports injury, massage
therapy can aid in the healing
process. Because it stretches and
loosens the muscles, it can reduce
inflammation and help with recovery. If
you’re in pain, massages also release
endorphins, a pain-blocking hormone.

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It all comes back to stress. When you’re
stressed, your body is more vulnerable
to illnesses like the common cold or
flu. You’re also at risk for more serious
conditions like high blood pressure.
De-stressing with massage therapy
can help you stay healthy through the
holidays and beyond, so you don’t miss
out on a single joy-filled moment.
If the holidays already have you feeling
stressed or you’ve got some lingering
pain, take some time for yourself and
schedule a massage at MassageLuXe
in Carmel, IN. They have a team of
experienced massage therapists ready
to help you relax and recharge. To
schedule an appointment, call (317)
203-3303. The spa is located at 11529
Spring Mill Road, #200, and their hours
are: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.
to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m.; and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m.